James Poyser is certainly no secret weapon, but it is astounding to find out just how deep his catalog of contributions is to the world of soulful music. Songwriting and playing for artists including D’Angelo, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Common, Jill Scott and more, this Roots keyboardist has a resume so thick it’s a wonder he’s not a household name by now. Don’t believe us? Look here. Whether he’s revealing his inner comedian on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (just watch any installment of “Thank You Notes”), or lending his songwriting abilities to J.PERIOD’s soundtrack for The Doctor, James Poyser is a true and unrivaled talent.

For more insights into the mind of this musical master, click here to check out James on “The Questions”, courtesy of our friends at Okayplayer TV.